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Acer's upcoming Googlebook 14 has surfaced in retailer and certification listings. It is expected to use Intel Panther Lake processors and a 14-inch OLED display, while one listed configuration has 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 August 2026 Patch Tuesday (KB5121003). Explore new features for builds 26100.9165 and 26200.9165, including Windows Hello ESS support, File Explorer upgrades, and security fixes.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15 Gen 11 (2026) has received a major discount at Best Buy. The laptop carries the latest Intel Wildcat Lake Ryzen 7 350 CPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of storage.

Microsoft has reportedly increased Windows licensing fees for PC manufacturers by 7–10% — a much larger hike than in previous years. The move could add further pressure to PC prices, which are already rising because of higher component costs.

Lenovo is reportedly developing Project Swan, a ThinkBook laptop with a motorized display that expands horizontally from both sides. Specifications and launch plans remain unconfirmed, though the concept may appear at IFA next month.

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest 16-inch ThinkPad laptops globally. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 also comes with LPCAMM2 RAM, optional Nvidia graphics and a 120 Hz VRR Tandem OLED display delivering up to 1,500 nits peak brightness.

We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition, a 15.3-inch laptop with Intel Panther Lake and an OLED screen. In our testing, we put the Lenovo laptop through the paces, testing the battery life with dark mode, light mode and different refresh rates.

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G8 combines the proven qualities of the ThinkPad series with modern technology and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345. For everyday mobile work, this compact business notebook offers impressive features; however, prospective buyers will have to make some compromises when it comes to the display. Those with higher expectations for image quality will, however, find suitable display alternatives in the Lenovo Store.

Lenovo is not marketing its ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition with its repairability front and center, but in our review, we found out that this Lenovo laptop is actually very modular.

Lenovo has released new P16v 2026 configurations in China with Intel's Core Ultra 7 251HX processor. The laptop is available with Nvidia's RTX PRO 1000 or RTX PRO 2000 graphics, along with 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz touchscreen.

The Purism Librem 16 is marketed not only as a powerful Linux laptop with a wide range of connectivity options, but above all as a notebook that takes user privacy very seriously. The webcam, microphones, and wireless connections can be disabled via hardware sliders.

The Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop is now available with a substantial $600 discount. Powered by an 8-core AMD Krackan Point CPU and RTX 5060 dGPU, the X16 packs quite a punch, and should be able to provide a decent gaming experience without costing a fortune.

A laptop maker known for repairability just learned that trust extends only as far as your weakest vendor. Framework's customer data ended up in the wrong hands, and the company didn't even need to make a mistake of its own to get there.

Following the launch of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel Watch 5 a bunch of new laptops running Google’s new operating system are expected. Googlebooks are set to replace Chromebooks and the few Android tablets currently on the market and will be released by many well-known manufacturers. A common feature across all Googlebooks is likely to be a so-called “Glowbar,” as new renders of Asus and Lenovo laptops show. Exclusive features such as the Magic Pointer are also mentioned.

Lenovo has started selling the Intel Panther Lake-powered ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 in North America. Starting at $3,669, the 14-inch mobile workstation combines up to RTX Pro 1000 graphics with 96GB of replaceable LPCAMM2 RAM, while display options top out at 3K and 120Hz.

Acer has finally released its long-awaited Snapdragon C-powered laptop. The new model undercuts the MacBook Neo while matching its 8GB of memory and offering more ports, though Acer has cut a few corners in the process.

Chuwi has launched the GTBook X Laptop GamingBook with an Intel Core 7 230H and a dated GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also features a 144 Hz display, upgradeable DDR5 memory and two M.2 SSD slots.

Lenovo has finally launched one of its long-awaited 14-inch laptops globally. Featuring a 120 Hz VRR OLED display and Intel Arc B390 graphics, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G7 Auto Twist has a trick up its sleeve in the form of a motorised display hinge. Battery life promises to be stellar too thanks to the Intel Panther Lake platform and a 75 Wh battery.

Asus has introduced another Vivobook Pro 16 (2026) option with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor. Compared to the earlier Ryzen model, it comes with less memory and storage while keeping the same 16-inch 165 Hz OLED display.

Lenovo's upcoming ThinkBook Aeroblade has appeared in leaked images. The laptop features an ultra-thin chassis, a redesigned keyboard and dual USB-C ports, but Lenovo has not yet confirmed the device or its specifications.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p includes a new charger. It is not just small and portable, but also includes a new feature - a second USB-C port that enables users to charge a second device, like a smartphone.

Chuwi's UniBook is a 14-inch laptop with a matte IPS screen, backlit keyboard and plenty of ports for $449. Is Intel's Wildcat Lake processor the solution for affordable laptops?

Acer has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop internationally. Available with up to Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the new Predator Helios Neo 16 also combines an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 with a 92 Wh battery and a 240 Hz display.

Lenovo has started selling a new 13-inch ThinkPad in more markets. Sold with Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 400-nit display, 5G cellular connectivity and a battery rated for up to 30 hours between charges.

Acer has added a more affordable Swift Go Ryzen Edition by replacing the Ryzen 7 processor with AMD's Ryzen 5 6600H. The new model keeps 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, the same 16:10 display, and 100 W USB-C charging.

A teardown of Lenovo’s Lecoo Fighter 7000X reveals a single 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM using chips from an emerging Chinese DRAM maker rather than Samsung, SK hynix, Micron, or CXMT.

Apple has raised trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with some devices seeing increases of nearly 30%. The update also adds new Android models to the program amid an ongoing global memory shortage.

Asus is now offering the Chromebook CX15 (CX1505CTA) with a three-month Google AI Pro membership, adding Gemini Advanced and 5 TB of Google One cloud storage to the existing ChromeOS laptop.

From the outside, this ThinkPad looks almost identical to the older Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. However, under the hood the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition is completely transformed.

Dynabook has announced a new lineup of laptops launching in Japan this August. Powered by Intel Panther Lake processors, the lineup includes 13.3-inch and 14-inch models with user-replaceable batteries, with the lightest weighing just 899 g (1.98 lb).

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. Built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 platform, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8Y11 boasts dual SSD slots and over 33 hours of battery life in a package that weighs around 1.4 kg.

The Huawei MateBook Pro S Privacy Screen Edition adds a Lingdun dual-pixel OLED panel that maintains full brightness in privacy mode—a claim Huawei directly contrasts with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra implementation, which it says halves pixel output when privacy mode is active.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition is a premium laptop with a 15.3-inch screen. It competes with the Apple MacBook lineup, and when you buy it, you always get at least 32 GB RAM as the minimum.

Just a few months from its first anniversary, the Lenovo 140W Smart Laptop Power Bank is now available at a discount on Amazon. The 20,000mAh power bank can fast charge laptops, handhelds, phones, and tablets and has support for bypass charging.

The Huawei MateBook Pro S is one of the most exciting laptops of the year for frequent travelers, because despite its exceptionally bright 14.2-inch 3:2 display and decent battery capacity, the laptop weighs only 798 grams – one-third less than the Apple MacBook Air.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop. Available in the US, the new OmniBook 5 14 (AMD) combines modern Gorgon Point and Krackan Point 2 processors with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 1,100-nit OLED display that also supports a 120 Hz variable refresh rate.

Lenovo has released a new 17-inch laptop. Launching globally, the Lenovo V17 Gen 7 combines a choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors with upgradeable RAM, upgradeable storage and a battery that lasts more than 14 hours in official tests.

The 2026 MSI Cyborg gaming laptop has gotten a huge discount at Walmart. The laptop is powered by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, an Intel Core 5 210H CPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory.

Acer has introduced a new Predator Helios 10 Neo variant with Intel's Core Ultra 7 255HX processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU. While it uses a lower-end CPU than the earlier model, the display, and cooling system stay the same.

Lenovo is on the verge of launching a new 15-inch laptop. Allegedly arriving in September, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 contains a few unusual features that will distinguish it from other 15-inch laptops that Lenovo has already released in 2026.

MSI has released the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally. The limited-edition gaming laptop combines AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and a white design with bundled MLG-themed accessories.

The Chuwi MinBook X U300 is a new laptop from the company, and as the name gives away, it's powered by the Intel U300. It also has a compact form factor with a 10.51-inch display and is lightweight. The launch price is $469.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 13-inch ThinkPad laptops in more countries. Weighing in at under 1 kg, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 AMD can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, 5G cellular connectivity and a larger battery that lasts more than 24 hours in official tests.

Lenovo is now selling one of its new 16-inch ThinkPads in more countries. Equipped with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is also available with 96 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, PCIe Gen 5 storage, a 90 Wh battery and a Tandem OLED display combining 1,500 nits peak brightness and a 120 Hz variable refresh rate.

Razer’s 2026 Blade 18 refresh delivers impressive performance with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and an RTX 5090—all while staying under 50 dB in performance mode. However, memory price shifts mean last year's model might still hold the crown for "value".

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad in more countries. Equipped with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, an RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU and a 120 Hz Tandem OLED display that tops out at 1,500 nits.